Nick Kyrgios said the abdominal strain that forced him to withdraw from an exhibition match was “not too serious” and he was committed to competing at the Australian Open.
The 29-year-old was due to play in an exhibition alongside Novak Djokovic on Thursday, but wrote on Instagram that an ultrasound revealed a grade 1 strain.
He played his first singles match in 18 months at the Brisbane International last week, but later said he felt “heartbreaking” from his first-round defeat.
however, 7News in Australia, external On Wednesday, Kyrgios said she “knows her body” and will take precautions to ensure she can play in the first Grand Slam of the year, which starts in Melbourne on Sunday.
“There are still five days left,” Kyrgios said.
“I probably won’t be able to serve for the next few days. I have some practices scheduled and I’ll do my best.”
“It’s not serious. I’ll do my best to do my best every day.”
